Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2025-2026

The Bad Beard Events Stump Jump 50K and 10 Miler is a premier trail running event taking place in Chattanooga, TN, featuring a stunning 90% single-track course atop Signal Mountain and Walden Ridge. Celebrating its 23rd year, the race offers breathtaking views of the Tennessee River Gorge and lush l..

The Caney Fork Ultra is an exciting running event taking place in Sparta, TN, featuring a 50K and a new 25K course, along with a Ruck division for the 25K. The 50K course traverses a mix of single track and gravel trails through scenic areas, including Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness and..

The Flipper Bend Trail Race, taking place in Signal Mountain, TN, features a scenic 1/2 marathon and a 5-mile trail run. This event is a collaborative effort between Wild Trails, the Flipper Bend Community, North Chickamauga Creek State Park, and the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy. Proceeds fro..

The Savage Gulf Marathon, taking place on March 29, 2025, is renowned as one of the toughest marathons in the U.S., featuring challenging terrain and steep climbs in Tennessee's Savage Gulf Park. Participants can choose between a full marathon and a 25K race, with a new 25K section introduced this y..

Big Al's 200 is an exciting running event taking place in Franklin, TN, featuring a unique 200-mile and 100-mile race format. Celebrating its third year, this event is notable for being Tennessee's first set-distance 200 miler. Participants will navigate a scenic 2-mile loop through beautiful woods,..

The Viper 200 is an exhilarating endurance race taking place from April 2 to 5, 2025, in Cordova, TN, at the scenic Shelby Farms Park. Participants can choose from various distances, including a challenging 200-mile race, a 100-mile option, a 100-mile relay for teams of four, and a 53K run. The cour..

The Fall Creek Falls 50K and Half Marathon Trail Runs is an exciting running event set in Tennessee's scenic state park, scheduled for April 5, 2025. Participants can choose between a challenging 50K or a half marathon, both featuring beautiful trails and the stunning backdrop of the highest free-fa..

Death by 5k Memphis is an exciting endurance event that challenges participants to run ten 5k races over a 24-hour period, with each race starting every 2.5 hours. Taking place at Shelby Farms, the event features a loop course primarily on the Tour de Wolf trail. Participants must complete each 5k b..

The "Running with Sasquatch" 5k is an exciting trail race taking place at Ivy Academy in Soddy Daisy, TN. This out-and-back course along North Chick Creek features rugged terrain, creek crossings, and scenic views of wildflowers. Participants can compete in the 5k or opt for a leisurely Wildflower W..

The Bells Bend 6 Miler, organized by Nashville Running Company, is a trail running event taking place at Bells Bend Park in Nashville, TN. Set against a backdrop of over 800 acres of natural beauty, the course features soft, cross-country style trails with scenic views of the Cumberland River. This..

The Snaketail 50 is an exciting trail running event taking place in Summertown, TN, featuring multiple race distances including a 50 Miler, Marathon, Half Marathon, 6 Miler, 5k, and a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run. This event is designed for runners of all levels and aims to raise funds for the Swan Conservat..

The Rim Runner Trail Races, taking place in Sewanee, TN, features a variety of challenging distances including a 100 Miler, 50 Miler, Marathon, and Half Marathon. Set against the scenic backdrop of Franklin State Forest, the event highlights the beautiful West Rim and West Side trails, offering runn..

The Faster For Foster Trail Run is an annual event held in Thompson's Station, TN, benefiting New To You, Inc., a nonprofit organization supporting foster children in Middle Tennessee. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K trail run, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to aid foster ch..

The Bad Beard Events Stillhouse 100K is a challenging trail run taking place in Soddy Daisy, TN, on April 19, 2025. This sixth annual event features a demanding out-and-back course on the Cumberland Trail, known for its significant elevation changes and technical terrain. With nearly 12,000 feet of..

The 7th Annual Veterans Heritage Ridge Run Event features a 10K Ruck Race, along with a 5K Trail Run and a Family Fun Walk, taking place at Sharps Ridge in Knoxville, TN. This event serves as a fundraiser to support the construction and maintenance of the Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. Partici..

The Troublesome Hollow 50K and 25K is a trail running event taking place in Bristol, Virginia, on April 26-27, 2025. This race celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Appalachia, offering participants a scenic course along the river, featuring iconic swinging bridges and a climb to a historic fire..

The Chilhowee Mountain Ultra 50K, taking place on April 26, 2025, in Benton, Tennessee, invites runners to experience the stunning landscapes of the Chilhowee Mountain area. Participants can choose between a challenging 50K course with over 6,000 feet of elevation gain or a shorter 25K option. The r..

The Locomotion 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Event is an ultradistance running challenge taking place at Camp Jordan Recreation Area in East Ridge, TN. Participants can choose to compete in 6, 12, or 24-hour races on a flat, USATF-certified 2-mile loop. This event, part of the RRCA Tennessee Ultra Champion..

The Cedar Crest Trail Run, scheduled for May 3, 2025, features a half marathon, 10K, and 5K, with new trail courses designed for both experienced runners and newcomers. The event takes place at Cedar Crest Camp in Lyles, TN, utilizing a mix of established and newly built trails. Participants can exp..

Conquer the Bluff is a running event taking place in Jacksboro, TN, designed to challenge participants with a 4.1-mile timed course that includes a significant elevation gain of 930 feet. The race starts on Eagle Bluff Road and features a scenic route leading to the top of Eagle Bluff, where runners..